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This book explores the origins and growth of the Australian legend, the nation's idea of itself. It argues that the national character first took shape among the bush workers in the pastoral industry. These workers then influenced the wider Australian community. The book examines how uniquely Australian traits such as independence, self-reliance, mateship and a love of freedom, developed from the harsh realities of frontier life. It investigates how these ideals were expressed in literature and life, forming a distinctive national heritage. The book uses historical documents, statistics, songs and ballads to bring Australia's formative years to life. It places the Australian experience within a broader global context, comparing it to the American frontier. This offers a thought-provoking understanding of Australian identity.
Used (acceptable, see images, some cover wear, handwritten name, and some page folding) Softcover
